IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns returns on 9 June 2019

Check out the new benefits that will be offered in 2019 including Deferral Program and Tiered Pricing. Find out more >

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns features a course memorable for the swim in the warm waters of Tropical North Queensland, the bike leg that travels up arguably the most scenic coastal roads in Australia towards Port Douglas and run that includes the Cairns boardwalk before finishing in the heart of the city of Cairns.

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns was launched in 2011 and takes athletes along the same course as the renowned Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns from reef to rainforest. The bike leg takes athletes up the Captain Cook Highway where the coastline views are spectacular.

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualifying Race

There are 30 qualifying slots to the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

About Cairns, Tropical North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland is the only place where two World Heritage listed areas sit side by side, offering spectacular tropical landscapes and superior natural encounters. While you’re in town, check out some of the region’s sublime natural assets which are home to signature adventures including Jungle Surfing in the Daintree National Park and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef. You will be awestruck by the amazing restaurants, Indigenous culture, the untouched wilderness landscapes, and the world’s oldest rainforest and of course the Great Barrier Reef and islands.

Check out the 2018 Highlights

90km Bike CourseCyclists take in the breathtaking views of the Captain Cook Highway and the tropical seaside rainforest. The undulating and winding course will take competitors past Ellis Beach and Wangetti before reaching the turnaround point north of Rex’s Lookout.

21.1km ASICS Run CourseThis is the time for all competitors to enjoy the end of their race where competitors go through the vibrant ‘hub’ of the Cairns Esplanade, one of the most popular destinations, for both tourists and locals, in Cairns. Athletes will past the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, take in the impressive site of Mount Yarrabah across the water and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Esplanade. If you have friends and family supporting you on the day, this is the place to be to catch all the action of the final leg of the IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns.